Chondroitin Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Chondroitin is a substance that naturally occurs in the body. It’s a major contributor to building cartilage, which supports connective tissues in the joints. Chondroitin naturally works by retaining water, which makes it a natural lubricant to help improve joint and tissue flexibility

You can increase your intake of chondroitin by drinking bone broth, which is a natural source of this substance. Otherwise, chondroitin supplements are also available as a standalone product or as part of a complex supplement with glucosamine and/or methylsulfonylmethane (MSM).^1,2

Chondroitin Health Uses and Health Benefits

As a natural joint supplement, chondroitin is primarily used to relieve joint-related symptoms. Primarily, chondroitin is taken to help treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis, which usually affects the hands and knees. Studies have shown that people who take chondroitin report lowered pain levels in their affected joints. Additionally, many people feel that taking chondroitin regularly can contribute to slowing down the progression of osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative condition that worsens over time.^1,2

Athletes also take chondroitin to help rehabilitate injuries. Chondroitin helps to repair joint cartilage and improve flexibility. Similarly to how chondroitin boosts cartilage production, it also boosts collagen. Chondroitin can be used to help heal skin wounds and fight signs of aging by increasing collagen levels.¹

Chondroitin is believed to help speed up the rate at which skin heals itself. Many people take chondroitin to help heal skin conditions like burns, scrapes and lesions quickly. Chondroitin also helps to reduce skin inflammation often experienced with these types of ailments.¹

References

1. https://draxe.com/chondroitin/
2. https://www.livestrong.com/article/205738-what-are-the-benefits-of-chondroitin-glucosamine-msm/